NursingCenter’s In the Round - Patient educationA dialog by nurses, for nurseshttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/
http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationBlogEngine.NET 1.5.0.7en-GBhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/opml.axdhttp://www.dotnetblogengine.net/syndication.axdMy nameNursingCenter’s In the Round0.0000000.000000Measles Update<p>The current outbreak of measles, which has been linked to a California amusement park, continues to make headlines in the United States. The <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html" target="_blank">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</a> is tracking data on the states affected and the number of cases. I encourage you to stay informed so you&rsquo;ll be able to best educate your patients and answer their questions.</p>
<p>Before I get to the purpose of this post &ndash; to review transmission, signs and symptoms, and treatment of measles &ndash; I&rsquo;d like to briefly address why we are seeing this resurgence in cases. In 1998, a study was published in the <em>Lancet</em> which suggested a link between the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. As a result, increased numbers of parents opted to refuse the MMR vaccine for their children. The researchers later retracted their study, and <a href="http://www2.aap.org/immunization/families/faq/vaccinestudies.pdf" target="_blank">current evidence</a> concludes that there is no association between vaccines and autism.</p>
<p>As nurses, we have a responsibility to educate patients about the importance of vaccinations and the implications when vaccine-preventable diseases reemerge. Measles is extremely contagious and can have serious complications, especially for certain high risk groups. Please stay informed about the current outbreak and recommendations for vaccinations.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>What is measles?</h2>
<p><img style="padding: 10px; background-color: white;" src="http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/image.axd?picture=2015%2f2%2fmeasles.tif" alt="" align="left" />Measles is an acute viral illness, transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread. After exposure (the incubation period can range from seven to 21 days), a prodromal syndrome of high fever, cough, runny nose, and conjunctivitis is characteristic. Koplik spots (white or bluish-white spots on the buccal mucosa) may occur and then the development of the characteristic maculopapular rash, which typically spreads from the head to the trunk to the lower extremities, follows.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><br /></h2>
<h2>Complications of measles</h2>
<p><img style="padding: 10px; background-color: white;" src="http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/image.axd?picture=2015%2f2%2fmeasles+text+box+1.PNG" alt="" align="right" /></p>
<p><em>Common:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Otitis media</li>
<li>Bronchopneumonia</li>
<li>Laryngotracheobronchitis</li>
<li>Diarrhea</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Severe:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Encephalitis</li>
<li>Respiratory complications</li>
<li>Neurologic complications</li>
<li>Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Who&rsquo;s at risk for severe complications?</h2>
<ul>
<li>Infants and children younger than five years; adults over 20</li>
<li>Pregnant women</li>
<li>Immunocompromised patients</li>
</ul>
<h2>Need-to-know information for nurses</h2>
<ul>
<li>After appearance of the rash, infected patients should be isolated for four days in a single-patient airborne infection isolation room (AIIR).</li>
<li>Measles is a reportable disease and local health departments should be notified within 24 hours of suspected measles cases.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Routine childhood immunization for MMR vaccine starts with the first dose at 12-15 months of age, and the second dose at 4-6 years of age or at least 28 days after the first dose. (More vaccine schedules and information, including contraindications to vaccination, can be found <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/measles/default.htm#recs" target="_blank">here</a>.)</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: mceinline;">References</span><br /> <span style="font-family: mceinline;">Finerty, E. (2008). <a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/JournalArticleCS?Article_ID=828268" target="_blank">Did you say measles?</a> <em>American Journal of Nursing, 108(12).&nbsp;</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: mceinline;">Skehan, J. &amp; Muller, L. (2014). <a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/JournalArticle?Article_ID=2599054" target="_blank">Vaccinations: Eliminating Preventable Illness.</a><em><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/JournalArticle?Article_ID=2599054" target="_blank"> </a>Professional Case Management, 19 (6).</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: mceinline;">Wade, G. (2014).<a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/JournalArticle?Article_ID=2618130" target="_blank"> Nurses as Primary Advocates for Immunization Adherence</a>. <em>The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 39 (6).&nbsp;</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: mceinline;">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015, January 30). <em><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/measles/hcp/index.html" target="_blank">Measles (Rubeola): For Healthcare Professionals</a></em>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://nursing.ceconnection.com/nu/public/collections/66" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/image.axd?picture=2015%2f2%2fmeasles+text+box+2.PNG" alt="" /></a></p>http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2015/02/02/Measles-Update.aspx
lmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2015/02/02/Measles-Update.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=bfa02461-9c5e-4fff-bedf-a8189cf21798Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:34:00 -1000Clinical topicsContinuing educationDiseases & ConditionsEthicsEvidence-based practiceInfectionPatient educationPatient safetyPediatricssafetyVaccineslmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/pingback.axdhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=bfa02461-9c5e-4fff-bedf-a8189cf217980http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/trackback.axd?id=bfa02461-9c5e-4fff-bedf-a8189cf21798http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2015/02/02/Measles-Update.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/syndication.axd?post=bfa02461-9c5e-4fff-bedf-a8189cf21798Enterovirus-D68<p class="MsoNormal">In the Midwest, &nbsp;an enterovirus, known as EV-D68, is causing concern. While not a new virus, EV-D68 has recently caused severe respiratory symptoms in affected children in Missouri, and several other states have contacted the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/about/EV-D68.html" target="_blank">CDC</a> for assistance with a possible regional outbreak as well. These are Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Kentucky. Symptoms of a common cold are typical at the onset of EV-D68, however the development of fever, rash, or dyspnea &ndash; particularly in children with asthma &ndash; is occurring and necessitating hospitalization, and in some instances, ICU admission.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">While details continue to be released, please remember your role in patient education and infection control. Tell parents and caregivers about these symptoms of EV-D68 and advise them to seek care for their child if fever, rash, or breathing difficulties develop. Also, share these basics of infection control:</p>
<ul>
<li>avoiding close contact with people who have respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or sneezing</li>
<li>staying home when sick</li>
<li>washing hands often with soap and water for 15 to 20 seconds or using alcohol-based hand cleansers&nbsp;</li>
<li>not touching eyes, nose, or mouth&nbsp;</li>
<li>keeping surfaces and objects (especially tables, counters, doorknobs, and toys) that can be exposed to a virus clean</li>
<li>practicing other good health habits, including getting plenty of sleep, staying active, drinking plenty of fluids, and eating healthy foods</li>
</ul>
<p>As more details are released, we&rsquo;ll be sure to keep you informed!&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Update 9/16/14 - More states have reported EV-D68 infections. <a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/HomePage/ClinicalTopics/EnterovirusD68">Please visit our page on this topic for more information and resources!</a></em></p>
<p><span style="font-family: mceinline;">Reference:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: mceinline;">Bonsall, L. (2009). <a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/JournalArticle?Article_ID=939048">Be prepared for H1N1 flu.</a> <em>Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, 7(6).</em></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: mceinline;"><em><br /></em></span></p>http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/09/08/Enterovirus-D68.aspx
lmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/09/08/Enterovirus-D68.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=93678274-3a84-4d08-9221-1f00fcd1a311Mon, 08 Sep 2014 08:34:00 -1000AsthmaClinical topicsDiseases & ConditionsInfectionPatient educationPediatricslmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/pingback.axdhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=93678274-3a84-4d08-9221-1f00fcd1a3111http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/trackback.axd?id=93678274-3a84-4d08-9221-1f00fcd1a311http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/09/08/Enterovirus-D68.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/syndication.axd?post=93678274-3a84-4d08-9221-1f00fcd1a311The American Nurse Project<p>During a discussion with several nurses last night, we acknowledged the importance of nurses having a passion for the profession, and how this passion makes a difference in patient care. When I view the <a href="http://americannurseproject.com/film-trailer/" target="_blank">trailer</a> for <strong>The American Nurse: Healing America</strong>, I feel the passion in the voices of those nurses featured. I can only imagine the impact that viewing this entire feature documentary will have. It premieres during National Nurses Week and I am really looking forward to seeing it!&nbsp;</p>
<p>In 2012, Carolyn Jones, a photographer and filmmaker, traveled across the United States documenting the work of nurses. Her book, <strong><a href="http://www.welcomebooks.com/americannurse/index.html">The American Nurse</a></strong>, was published that year and includes portraits, interviews, and biographies of nurses she encountered on her journey. An <a href="http://www.welcomebooks.com/americannurse/interview.html">interview</a> with Jones reveals her passion for this project, despite not being a nurse herself. She states, &ldquo;Nursing is real. I'm fascinated by how a nurse can help all different people, even people that have committed terrible crimes, with the same compassion that they can treat a friend.&rdquo; She learned a lot during her conversations with nurses and her journey is bringing our important work into the eyes of the public. For that, I am grateful.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I will leave you with this powerful quote from the <a href="http://americannurseproject.com/mission/" target="_blank">mission</a> of The American Nurse Project:&nbsp;</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>&ldquo;At some point in our life each of us will encounter a nurse, whether it be as a patient or as a loved one. And that one encounter can mean the difference between suffering and peace; between chaos and order. <strong>Nurses matter.</strong>&rdquo;</em></p>
<p>I hope that many of you will get the opportunity to see this film. You can find a list of theaters <a href="http://americannurseproject.com/screenings/" target="_blank">here</a>. I look forward to hearing what you think!&nbsp;</p>http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/04/25/The-American-Nurse-Project.aspx
lmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/04/25/The-American-Nurse-Project.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=3a67a52f-eafd-4cca-9dde-cc68d1fab741Fri, 25 Apr 2014 01:25:00 -1000CommunicationGeneralLeadershipnursing jobsPatient educationPatient safetylmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/pingback.axdhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=3a67a52f-eafd-4cca-9dde-cc68d1fab7411http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/trackback.axd?id=3a67a52f-eafd-4cca-9dde-cc68d1fab741http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/04/25/The-American-Nurse-Project.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/syndication.axd?post=3a67a52f-eafd-4cca-9dde-cc68d1fab741NursingCenter’s “Specialty Sites”<p>Are you familiar with NursingCenter&rsquo;s specialty sites? In the past few years, NursingCenter has launched two specialty sites, the Evidence Based Practice Network and the Skin Care Network. Both sites feature targeted, in-depth content and each have their own unique features and products. Let&rsquo;s take a quick glance to learn more about these sites.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/skincarenetwork" target="_blank">The Skin Care Network</a></span></strong></p>
<p>The Skin Care Network was launched in 2011 by the clinical and editorial team of Lippincott's NursingCenter.com in collaboration with the Dermatology Nurses' Association and the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses. The goal is to share all the dermatology and skin care content from Lippincott's vast collection of nursing journals and keep you up-to-date with the latest research, news, and information your patients may be reading or hearing about in the media.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Take a look at some of our features:&nbsp;</p>
<p>&bull;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/skincarenetwork/News.aspx" target="_blank">News</a></strong> <br />Discover the latest research findings and evidence-based practice recommendations, as well as links to related mainstream media items.</p>
<p>&bull;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/skincarenetwork/Tools---Resources.aspx" target="_blank">Tools &amp; Resources</a></strong> <br />Organized by clinical topic, pages feature all dermatology and skin care continuing education opportunities and patient education tools.</p>
<p>&bull;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/skincarenetwork/Society-Partners.aspx" target="_blank">Society Partners</a></strong> <br />Learn more about the Dermatology Nurses' Association and the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses.</p>
<p>&bull;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/skincarenetwork/Newsletters.aspx)" target="_blank">Skin Care Insider eNewsletter</a></strong><br />Sign up for our free monthly eNewsletter that offers you the latest on skin care!</p>
<p>&bull;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong>Social Media</strong><br />Look for The Skin Care Network on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SkinCareNetwork?sk=wall" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LNC_SkinCare">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork" target="_blank">The Evidence-Based Practice Network</a></span></strong></p>
<p>Lippincott&rsquo;s Evidence-Based Practice Network is an online resource powered by LWW and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), which promotes and supports the synthesis and transfer of evidence-based practice information to healthcare professionals. The network offers peer-reviewed resources aimed to integrate evidence into practice in an effort to support clinical decision making.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Here are some network highlights:&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork/Home/JBI-EBPNetwork.aspx " target="_blank">JBI Tools</a></span></strong></p>
<p>&bull; <strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork/Home/JBI@LWW/Journal-Club.aspx " target="_blank">JOURNAL CLUB*</a><br /></strong>Here, you gain access to journals for evidence-based practice targeted to your specialty, as well as the opportunity to share information and ideas with other professionals.</p>
<p>&bull; <strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork/Home/JBI@LWW/JBI-SUMARI.aspx?id=1917714 " target="_blank">SUMARI*</a></strong><br />This premier review software package helps health professionals conduct systematic reviews of evidence of feasibility, appropriateness, meaningfulness, and effectiveness of health intervention.</p>
<p>&bull; <strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork/JBITap.aspx?id=1917718" target="_blank">TAP*</a></strong> <br />Analyze small qualitative datasets following a three-step process of entering data, categorizing data, and building themes.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&bull; <strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork/Home/JBI@LWW/Can-Implement.aspx" target="_blank">CAN-IMPLEMENT*</a></strong><br />Tailor your clinical practice guidelines for local use with this JBI tool.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&bull;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork/Home/JBI@LWW/JBI-Library" target="_blank">JBI Library</a></strong><br />Subscribe and gain access to JBI&rsquo;s vast collection of evidence-based resources.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&bull;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork/Home/Tools-Resources/Continuing-Education/JBI-Continuing-Education.aspx" target="_blank">JBI Continuing Education</a></strong><br />Discover JBI&rsquo;s continuing education resources, as well as their evidence-based practice series.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&bull;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork/EBP-Blog-Landing-Page/ShowMeTheEvidence.aspx" target="_blank">&lsquo;Show Me The Evidence&rsquo; Blog</a></strong> <br />Stay up&ndash;to-date with Lippincott&rsquo;s blog dedicated to evidence-based practice.</p>
<p>&bull;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork/Newsletters.aspx" target="_blank">EBP Insider eNewsletter</a></strong><br />Sign up to receive our free monthly eNewsletter!</p>
<p>&bull;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong>Social Media</strong><br />Follow The EBP Network on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EBPnetwork" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/EBPnetwork?original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nursingcenter.com%2Fevidencebasedpracticenetwork&amp;profile_id=378399779&amp;tw_i=444164264929284096&amp;tw_p=embeddedtimeline&amp;tw_w=359343338526216194" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</p>http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/03/19/NursingCentere28099s-e2809cSpecialty-Sitese2809d.aspx
cara.gavin@wolterskluwer.comhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/03/19/NursingCentere28099s-e2809cSpecialty-Sitese2809d.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=1dc60455-4c46-438f-b8f9-cb037906f9ddWed, 19 Mar 2014 04:06:00 -1000BlogContinuing educationEducationEvidence-based practiceGeneralNurse practitionersPatient educationcara.gavin@wolterskluwer.comhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/pingback.axdhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=1dc60455-4c46-438f-b8f9-cb037906f9dd1http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/trackback.axd?id=1dc60455-4c46-438f-b8f9-cb037906f9ddhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/03/19/NursingCentere28099s-e2809cSpecialty-Sitese2809d.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/syndication.axd?post=1dc60455-4c46-438f-b8f9-cb037906f9ddFree Nursing Resources<p>Take advantage of our vast collection of free nursing resources on Lippincott&rsquo;s NursingCenter.com. We know how important your work as a nurse is, and we want to reward your efforts with free nursing activities. From nursing journals to continuing education activities to podcasts, we&rsquo;ve got what you need, and it&rsquo;s FREE!&nbsp;</p>
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cara.gavin@wolterskluwer.comhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/03/10/Free-Nursing-Resources.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=f5b14b28-efea-4f14-94d8-eb060a4aa48bMon, 10 Mar 2014 04:41:00 -1000BlogEducationEvidence-based practiceGeneralNurse practitionersPatient educationcara.gavin@wolterskluwer.comhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/pingback.axdhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=f5b14b28-efea-4f14-94d8-eb060a4aa48b0http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/trackback.axd?id=f5b14b28-efea-4f14-94d8-eb060a4aa48bhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/03/10/Free-Nursing-Resources.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/syndication.axd?post=f5b14b28-efea-4f14-94d8-eb060a4aa48bWell done, CVS!<p><img style="padding: 10px; background-color: white;" src="http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/image.axd?picture=2014%2f2%2fsmoking.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" align="left" /></p>
<p>My very first job was at a CVS store. I worked as a cashier there in high school and for 2 summers during college. As a cashier, I was responsible for restocking the cigarettes behind the counter&hellip;not a part of the job that I enjoyed, but it passed the time when we were slow. The area behind the counter was pretty narrow, and I would often have to step over and around cases of cigarettes while working. They sold quickly back then and my hands would smell of cigarettes after an evening of work.</p>
<p>I was impressed when I read the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/05/health/cvs-cigarettes/" target="_blank">announcement</a> yesterday that CVS stores would no longer be selling cigarettes. What an example this organization is setting, and I am hopeful that this will start a trend among other pharmacies and retailers.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>"Ending the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products at CVS/pharmacy is the right thing for us to do for our customers and our company to help people on their path to better health," Larry J. Merlo, president and CEO of CVS Caremark, said in a statement. "Put simply, the sale of tobacco products is inconsistent with our purpose."</em></p>
<p>Along with this news, the company has announced the launch of a smoking cessation plan this spring.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Well done, CVS!&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>According to the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/sgr/50th-anniversary/index.htm" target="_blank">2014 Surgeon General's Report: The Health Consequences of Smoking&mdash;50 Years of Progress</a>, there are 12 cancers and 20 chronic diseases linked causally to smoking. It is encouraging that the prevalence of cigarette smoking has declined from 42% in 1962 to 18% in 2012 &nbsp;(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2014), however, it is even more encouraging that smoking cessation programs are continuing to be developed. There is more work to be done to educate the public and help people to not start smoking and to quit if they already do smoke.</p>
<p>More Resources:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?an=00006205-201204000-00007&amp;Journal_ID=54012&amp;Issue_ID=1321169"><strong>Evidence-Based Treatments for Smoking Cessation</strong></a></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?an=00130989-201209100-00003&amp;Journal_ID=401957&amp;Issue_ID=1422042">Oncologists, Nurses Urged to Take More Active Role in Smoking Cessation</a></strong>&nbsp;</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?an=00130989-201104101-00003&amp;Journal_ID=401957&amp;Issue_ID=1397124">Nurses' Kick Helps Patients Kick Tobacco-But Too Few Use the Opportunity</a></strong>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: mceinline;">Reference:<br />U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2014, January). 50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014. Retrieved from SurgeonGeneral.Gov: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/50-years-of-progress/50-years-of-progress-by-section.html</span></p>http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/02/06/Well-done-CVS!.aspx
lmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/02/06/Well-done-CVS!.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=6aec602f-381d-4b36-aa9b-86a4ee302f51Thu, 06 Feb 2014 08:14:00 -1000Continuing educationPatient educationWorld healthlmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/pingback.axdhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=6aec602f-381d-4b36-aa9b-86a4ee302f510http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/trackback.axd?id=6aec602f-381d-4b36-aa9b-86a4ee302f51http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2014/02/06/Well-done-CVS!.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/syndication.axd?post=6aec602f-381d-4b36-aa9b-86a4ee302f51Fighting the Obesity Epidemic<p><strong>In 2010, more than one-third of adults in the United States were obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control.</strong></p>
<p>It&rsquo;s safe to call the issue of obesity an epidemic at this point, and it can lead to other complications like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke and certain types of cancer. The health problems caused by obesity are some of the leading causes of preventable death.</p>
<p>A new infographic from Nursing@Georgetown outlines some important statistics about this issue, aimed at increasing awareness and educating the public about the positive effects of a proper diet and exercise.</p>
<p>Things like eating whole grains, switching to low-fat milk, and increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables can help turn things around and lead to a healthier body. In addition, the USDA has developed a nutrition guide called MyPlate that outlines recommended food portions.</p>
<p>Exercise also helps, and all adults should set a long-term goal to accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days. Check out the infographic below for information, and ways we can all work to improve our health behaviors.</p>
<p><a href="http://nursinglicensemap.com/obesity-in-the-u-s-fighting-the-epidemic-with-proper-diet-exercise-infographic/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2196" title="Obesity in the U.S.: Fighting the Epidemic with Proper Diet &amp; Exercise" src="http://nursinglicensemap.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Obesity-in-the-US.jpg" alt="Obesity in the U.S.: Fighting the Epidemic with Proper Diet &amp; Exercise" width="600" height="1897" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="http://nursinglicensemap.com/" target="_blank">Nursing License Map</a> and <a href="http://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/">Nursing@Georgetown</a></p>
<p><em>This post is written by Erica Moss, who is the community manager for the <a href="http://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/" target="_blank">online nursing programs</a> at&nbsp;</em><em>Georgetown University School of Nursing &amp; Health Studies.</em></p>http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2013/03/11/Fighting-the-Obesity-Epidemic.aspx
lmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2013/03/11/Fighting-the-Obesity-Epidemic.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=5b00ae3c-6b1f-4732-ac05-54355dd85a17Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:46:00 -1000Clinical topicsDiabetesPatient educationlmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/pingback.axdhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=5b00ae3c-6b1f-4732-ac05-54355dd85a171http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/trackback.axd?id=5b00ae3c-6b1f-4732-ac05-54355dd85a17http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2013/03/11/Fighting-the-Obesity-Epidemic.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/syndication.axd?post=5b00ae3c-6b1f-4732-ac05-54355dd85a17Spotlight on Men’s Health<p><strong>More than half of all premature deaths among men are preventable.</strong></p>
<p>We&rsquo;ll let that sink in for a moment. Pretty shocking, right? The topic of men&rsquo;s health finds itself front and center during Men&rsquo;s Health Month every June, but the conversation quickly fades in the months thereafter.</p>
<p>A new infographic from Nursing@Georgetown shines a spotlight on the current state of men&rsquo;s health in the U.S., aimed at increasing awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. A few more statistics:</p>
<ul>
<li>60% of men aged 50 or older were not screened for colon cancer in the past year.</li>
<li>7 million American men haven&rsquo;t seen a doctor in more than 10 years.</li>
<li>67% of men wouldn&rsquo;t go to the doctor when experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath &mdash; two early warning signs of a heart attack.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p>But it doesn&rsquo;t have to be all doom and gloom. By raising awareness, advancing health education and recognizing culturally influenced behaviors, each of us can help improve men&rsquo;s health. Check out the infographic below for tips on when and how often men should be tested for certain health issues.</p>
<a href="http://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/spotlight-on-mens-health/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2196" title="Men's Health Infographic" src="http://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/MSN-IG-Celebrate-Mens-Health-Month-Final-FINAL-596.jpg" alt="Men's Health Infographic" width="596" height="3440" /></a><br clear="all" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="http://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/academics/family-nurse-practitioner-fnp/"target="_blank">Nurse Practitioner Programs</a> and <a href="http://nursinglicensemap.com/masters-in-nursing/"target="_blank">Nursing License Map</a></p>
<p>
<em>This post is written by Erica Moss, who is the community manager for the online <a href="http://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/" target="_blank">masters in nursing</a> program at Georgetown University.</em>http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2012/08/13/Spotlight-on-Mene28099s-Health.aspx
lmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2012/08/13/Spotlight-on-Mene28099s-Health.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=0bc3bc71-2dcb-4e05-adf6-4c14450f3314Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:08:00 -1000Clinical topicsGeneralPatient educationlmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/pingback.axdhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=0bc3bc71-2dcb-4e05-adf6-4c14450f33146http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/trackback.axd?id=0bc3bc71-2dcb-4e05-adf6-4c14450f3314http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2012/08/13/Spotlight-on-Mene28099s-Health.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/syndication.axd?post=0bc3bc71-2dcb-4e05-adf6-4c14450f3314Spreading the word about sun safety<p>My eyes have really been opened over the past year. Since launching the Skin Care Network in collaboration with the Dermatology Nurses&rsquo; Association and becoming a member of the editorial board of the<em> Journal of the Dermatology Nurses&rsquo; Association,</em> I have learned A LOT about skin cancer, indoor tanning, and prevention. I&rsquo;ve written about skin cancer before on this blog, not so much about the cancer itself, but my involvement (or lack of) when caring for my dad when he underwent Moh&rsquo;s surgery (<a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2010/05/14/Is-nursing-really-for-me.aspx">Is Nursing Really For me?</a>) I digress a little, mainly to share that with a family &nbsp;history of skin cancer, I should and will be more proactive in prevention methods for myself and my family.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Recent publications demonstrating the increasing incidence of melanoma and its association with tanning bed use include <a href="http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(12)00209-1/fulltext">Increasing Incidence of Melanoma Among Young Adults</a>&nbsp;<em>(Mayo Clinic Proceedings),</em> <a href="http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/early/2012/02/27/JCO.2011.39.3652.abstract " target="_blank">Use of Tanning Beds and Incidence of Skin Cancer</a><em> (Journal of Clinical Oncology), </em>and <a href="http://www.eblue.org/article/S0190-9622(11)00617-7/fulltext" target="_blank">Melanoma surveillance in the United States: Overview of Methods</a> <em>(Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology). </em>Many states have enacted or are considering teen tanning bed restrictions (here&rsquo;s &nbsp;a nice <a href="http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/health/tanning-restrictions-for-minors.aspx " target="_blank">list</a>) and a <a href="http://democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?q=news/new-report-reveals-indoor-tanning-industry-s-false-and-misleading-practices " target="_blank">Congressional Report</a> revealed &ldquo;the false and misleading health information provided to teens by the indoor tanning industry.&rdquo;</p>
<p>I know those are a lot of links to sort through above, however, the number of reports &amp; articles (and there are more) demonstrate what a big issue this is. What is critical here is that there are ways to prevent or minimize skin cancer occurrence, resources to educate our patients and the public, and important information to know to recognize skin cancer so it can be treated early. The following organizations and events are a good place to start!&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Organizations/Programs</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.skincancerprevention.org/" target="_blank">National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.melanomaprevention.org/" target="_blank">Children&rsquo;s Melanoma Prevention Foundation</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sunaware.org/" target="_blank">SunAWARE</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.outrunthesun.org/" target="_blank">Outrun the Sun</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Events</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.melanomamonday.org/" target="_blank">Melanoma Monday</a>&nbsp;~ the first Monday in May; the purpose is to raise melanoma awareness and encourage early detection.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skincancerprevention.org/node/282" target="_blank">Don&rsquo;t Fry Day</a>&nbsp;~ the Friday before Memorial Day; the purpose is to increase sun safety awareness and remind everyone to protect their skin while spending time outdoors.</p>http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2012/05/02/Spreading-the-word-about-sun-safety.aspx
lmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2012/05/02/Spreading-the-word-about-sun-safety.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=1f47f79e-dc90-4f18-81ee-51d6e042996bWed, 02 May 2012 09:13:00 -1000Clinical topicsPatient educationlmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/pingback.axdhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=1f47f79e-dc90-4f18-81ee-51d6e042996b0http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/trackback.axd?id=1f47f79e-dc90-4f18-81ee-51d6e042996bhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2012/05/02/Spreading-the-word-about-sun-safety.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/syndication.axd?post=1f47f79e-dc90-4f18-81ee-51d6e042996bResources for Alcohol Awareness<p><img style="padding: 10px; background-color: white;" src="http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/image.axd?picture=2012%2f4%2falcohol+awareness.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" align="left" /></p>
<p>I was taken aback when I read that &ldquo;one in five patients admitted to a hospital suffers from alcohol use disorder&rdquo; in <strong><a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1325649" target="_blank">Managing alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized patients</a></strong>&nbsp;in the April issue of <em>Nursing2012</em> (here&rsquo;s the <a href="http://www.nursingcenter.com/pdf.asp?AID=1325649" target="_blank">pdf</a> for the best view). With numbers like this, it really is critical that we are aware and able to assess all patients for signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. I&rsquo;d like to bring this article to your attention because there are some great resources included to help assess patients and also care for those experiencing alcohol withdrawal. There is a table on timing of symptoms &ndash; when they might occur in relation to the last drink &ndash; and also a copy of the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alchohol Scale, Revised (CIWA-Ar), which is the gold standard for assessing for withdrawal. The CIWA-Ar is not copyrighted &ndash; so go ahead and print it out, share it, and use it (in accordance with your facility policy, of course.)</p>
<p>April is <a href="http://www.ncadd.org/index.php/programs-a-services/alcohol-awareness-month" target="_blank">Alcohol Awareness Month</a>. While those of us in the hospital setting may come in contact with patients at risk for or experiencing alcohol withdrawal, we all know that a critical component of alcohol awareness is prevention. This year&rsquo;s theme is &ldquo;Healthy Choices, Healthy Communities: Prevent Underage Drinking." &nbsp;Won&rsquo;t you read more about this and help spread the word?</p>http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2012/04/13/Resources-for-Alcohol-Awareness.aspx
lmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2012/04/13/Resources-for-Alcohol-Awareness.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=24f02a7d-d632-4aa2-a7f8-318a1027c20eFri, 13 Apr 2012 04:55:00 -1000Clinical topicsPatient educationPatient safetylmbonsallhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/pingback.axdhttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post.aspx?id=24f02a7d-d632-4aa2-a7f8-318a1027c20e0http://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/trackback.axd?id=24f02a7d-d632-4aa2-a7f8-318a1027c20ehttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/post/2012/04/13/Resources-for-Alcohol-Awareness.aspx#commenthttp://www.nursingcenter.com/Blog/syndication.axd?post=24f02a7d-d632-4aa2-a7f8-318a1027c20e